A vulnerability was identified in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formPPPoESetup of the file /goform/formPPPoESetup of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument pppUserName leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.
A vulnerability was identified in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formPPPoESetup of the file /goform/formPPPoESetup of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument pppUserName leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.
Confirm that Edimax BR-6478AC and an affected version are present.
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
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